Associate Director, IT Supply Chain Applications at Cytokinetics

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biopharmaceutical, CardiovascularIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Process Management, or related field preferred
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience in the biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry
  • Experience implementing SCM solutions on Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP
  • Experience working in a heavily regulated GxP and SOX environment

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall management and maintenance of Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM ERP applications to maximize productivity of business operations, including leading implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations to meet changing business requirements
  • Provide consultation to business staff and leadership teams on the use of ERP systems and other third-party ERP applications and integrations that support global supply chain needs
  • Apply expertise in regulatory GxP computer software validation practices and partner with Quality Electronic System Validation team to ensure Supply Chain application GxP compliance
  • Analyze and document functional and technical business requirements, evaluate new SCM applications, modules, and processes to meet business needs
  • Manage third party support teams, clarifying business requirements and driving solutions and quality support
  • Drive execution in collaboration with Supply Chain and IT, identifying and translating pain points into elegant application solutions
  • Serve as a primary business partner for Supply Chain and R&D non-ERP application implementations, upgrades, support, and enhancements (e.g., Serialization, Box, Teams, SAS, Spotfire)
  • Provide mentorship to analysts and other team members through transfer of knowledge
  • Continually iterate and improve product experiences with operational efficiencies by analyzing metrics and gathering feedback from internal and external stakeholders
  • Actively conduct research and define the needs of business and partners in a structured way using qualitative and quantitative research
  • Ensure staff supporting Supply Chain activities are trained in technology solutions and that Work Instructions and training material are created and maintained
  • Ensure new software integrations with Supply Chain Applications meet functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications
  • Provide technical leadership to project managers, business analysts, and programmers working on application project teams
  • Cultivate, disseminate, and enforce functional policies, procedures, and quality assurance best practices
  • Coordinate with other corporate functions as required for SCM support (e.g., Compliance, Cybersecurity, Legal, etc.)

Skills

Oracle Fusion Cloud
SCM
ERP
GxP
SDLC
System Integrations
Supply Chain Applications
IT Support Model
Data Strategy
Technical Leadership

Cytokinetics

Develops drugs for muscle function disorders

About Cytokinetics

Cytokinetics focuses on developing medicines that improve muscle function for patients with cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases. Their products are small molecule drugs designed to either enhance or inhibit muscle function, tailored to specific therapeutic needs. The company has a pipeline of drugs, including omecamtiv mecarbil and reldesemtiv, which are in various stages of clinical trials. Unlike many competitors, Cytokinetics emphasizes rigorous scientific research and has conducted over 50 clinical trials to ensure the effectiveness of its treatments. The goal is to bring new therapies to market that address the unmet needs of patients suffering from conditions like heart failure, ALS, and HCM.

South San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition could impact market share and profitability.
Potential delays in clinical trials could hinder drug commercialization.
Dependence on strategic partnerships may expose Cytokinetics to risks if challenges arise.

Differentiation

Cytokinetics focuses on muscle activators and inhibitors for cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases.
The company has a robust pipeline including omecamtiv mecarbil and aficamten.
Cytokinetics engages in strategic partnerships, like with Sanofi, to expand market reach.

Upsides

Recent investments indicate strong interest in muscle activators and inhibitors.
Strategic partnerships, like with Sanofi, expand market reach and potential revenue.
Significant funding from Royalty Pharma supports commercial launch and R&D advancements.

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